International observers for Thai-Cambodia ceasefire not interference by outsiders: Malaysia PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said the main concern was over the limited numbers of monitors currently on the ground.
Southeast Asian exporters brace for US transshipment crackdown
Though not yet enacted, experts see a threatened 40-percent tariff on transshipped goods as a serious risk given Southeast Asia’s deep connection with Chinese manufacturers.
Landmark 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting gets underway in Malaysia
The ANCM aims to enhance cooperation capabilities through multilateral exercises and fostering cohesion and mutual trust among ASEAN navies through engagement activities and…
Thai army to lead ASEAN interim observation team visit to Thai-Cambodian border
The mission aims to monitor alleged breaches of international law and ceasefire conditions by Cambodian troops, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Sunday.
Cambodia’s human rights committee appeal to UN, ASEAN over Thai ceasefire ‘violations’
Three identical letters informed the recipients of “deeply concerning and unlawful acts” committed by the Royal Thai Armed Forces following the mutually agreed-upon ceasefire…
US companies scale back investments in China, eye ASEAN and India as new manufacturing bases
The 2025 annual survey by the US-China Business Council (USCBC) also revealed that confidence in China's economic growth prospects has been steadily declining, with little hope…
Southeast Asian activists push for strong plastic pollution treaty
With the UN's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee's meeting nearing its final day, environmental activists from Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines have…
Philippines hopeful ASEAN, China to adopt South China Sea code of conduct in 2026
For Philippine President Marcos, the CoC would make things “a bit easier” for countries around the South China Sea.
ASEAN’s quiet diplomacy helped halt Cambodia-Thailand clashes: Secretary General
Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn also warned of rising online nationalism and disinformation.
Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen strategic cooperation for ASEAN’s future, says PM Anwar
In a Facebook post, PM Anwar said the commitment was among the matters discussed during a phone conversation with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Wednesday,…